Ocean Pacific

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Ocean Pacific(Op) is a surf clothing company based in Irvine, California, USA. It began as a surfboard label in the 1960s, with the apparel line appearing in 1972. Founder Jim Jenks of San Diego, California, wanted to create clothing that met the demands of surfers in and out of the surf. Ocean Pacific quickly became the name of the surf beach culture with its instantly recognizable "OP" logo. The company is still in operation, and sponsors surfing competitions and supports musicians. The company has sponsored more world surfing champions than any other brand, including Tom Curren and Kelly Slater.

The Ocean Pacific brand experienced a rocky financial patch through the 1990s, but survived, and now has what could be called "distinctively organic feel upon its products".

2008's swim wear models include actress and singer Christina Milian, actress Rumer Willis, actor Wilmer Valderrama, bassist and fashion designer Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy and Clandestine Industries, and actor and singer Corbin Bleu of High School Musical.